What color is #CFA152?

#CFA152 is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(207, 161, 82), and in HSL hsl(38, 57%, 57%).

Is #CFA152 accessible as text?

On white, #CFA152 has a contrast ratio of 2.37:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.87:1 (passes). For text placed on #CFA152, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #CFA152?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-600 (#D08700).

What colors go well with #CFA152?

#CFA152 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5381D0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #CFA152 below.

Is #CFA152 good for buttons?

#CFA152 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #CFA152 — white text only reaches 2.37:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #CFA152 the same as CSS goldenrod?

No — #CFA152 is not the CSS named color goldenrod, but goldenrod (#DAA520) is the closest CSS named color.

#CFA152 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #CFA152

Not just a swatch — here's how #CFA152 works with other colors. Named schemes with #CFA152 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #CFA152 Secondary #B36716 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Buff as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #CFA152 Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93996F Anchor #3E2C1F

Buff holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #CFA152 Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

Buff opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #CFA152 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Buff sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #CFA152 Secondary #E4D4BA Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Buff is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Buff carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #CFA152 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 79/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 59/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 27/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 62/100

High

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 34/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 43/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 46/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 41/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #CFA152 with

Terracotta Yellow Green Glaucous Greige Army Green

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 7.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2EBE0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D0CC53 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #CFA152 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #CFA152;
  --color-base-rgb: 207 161 82;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.6% 0.111 79.1);
  --color-50: #FCF9F3;
  --color-100: #F7EEDE;
  --color-200: #EDDCBF;
  --color-300: #DCC193;
  --color-400: #C8A66A;
  --color-500: #AD8848;
  --color-600: #846A3D;
  --color-700: #5E4E30;
  --color-800: #3E3423;
  --color-900: #262117;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  buff: {
    50: '#FCF9F3',
    100: '#F7EEDE',
    200: '#EDDCBF',
    300: '#DCC193',
    400: '#C8A66A',
    500: '#AD8848',
    600: '#846A3D',
    700: '#5E4E30',
    800: '#3E3423',
    900: '#262117',
  },
}

$base: #CFA152;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF9F3;
$base-100: #F7EEDE;
$base-200: #EDDCBF;
$base-300: #DCC193;
$base-400: #C8A66A;
$base-500: #AD8848;
$base-600: #846A3D;
$base-700: #5E4E30;
$base-800: #3E3423;
$base-900: #262117;
$base-hover: #B78632;
$base-subtle: #ECE2D0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#CFA152",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF9F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7EEDE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDDCBF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DCC193",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C8A66A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD8848",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#846A3D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E4E30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E3423",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#262117",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #CFA152

Color Lab

Pairs with #CFA152

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